Longchamp is a French leather and luxury goods company
We should know that Longchamp Taschen
was founded by Jean Cassegrain in 1948, and the company employed
individual craftsmen dispersed throughout the Loire valley countryside
to create leather coverings for pipes and other products geared toward
smokers. By 1955, it had expanded to include small leather goods,
opening its first factory in Segré. By the 1970s, Longchamp opened its
first boutiques in Hong Kong and Japan, and became known for its
lightweight travel goods.
In 1980, the founder's son and
current company president, Philippe Cassegrain took the helm and began
expanding its retail and factory locations into Belgium and Germany. The
company also began producing clothing, scarves, and other fashion
accessories.
In 1993, longchamp online shop
introduced its "Le Pliage" line, a collection of foldable travel bags
made of vinyl and leather trim. Its popularity has allowed the Longchamp
brand to penetrate new markets abroad, including the United States.
Today, in addition to its
heritage as a leather goods firm, Longchamp has cultivated a devoted
following and brand that is now known for its designs. Venturing into
partnerships with notable designers, artists and celebrities has seen
the likes of Thomas Heatherwick design Longchamp's SoHo boutique, and
Tracey Emin and model Kate Moss create special collections. Moss has
also appeared in a number of Longchamp advertising campaigns.
There is a famous horse race track in Paris called Longchamp.
Just next door to it was an old mill that the founder of Longchamp taschen online bestellen called Cassegrain - which means ""miller"" in French - used to pass in front of.
The company soon found its name:
it being only a short trot from the mill to the miller and onto the
race track, itself named Longchamp or ""long field""... the way was fore
trod!
As the trench coat or pair of ballerinas, Longchamp Le Pliage
bag is an essential part of any woman's wardrobe that respect.
Available in a multitude of colors, it fits any outfit and any trends.
But for those who still find too conventional, the French house was fun
to revisit. And a high-tech way altogether.
Yes, the famous base is now the
page. The Internet, of course! Inspired by the world of the web, its
colorful print is an invitation to strum. Keyboard running well, which
will delight geekettes and other addicts Web. Like what, even the
leather is riding the wave of computing.
This fun and quirky style, we should at American designer Jeremy Scott. Anyone who has worked for over five years with Longchamp taschen schweiz
has succeeded to infuse a modern wind classicism and daring high-end
brand. Faith fashionista, you will now all our computer under his arm!
Savile Row's tailors prepare to do battle with Abercrombie & Fitch
Tailors of London's Savile Row argue that the arrival of Abercrombie and Fitch
's planned kid's store will damage the integrity of the street, making
it a less desirable destination for their affluent customers.
The row between Savile Row's tailors and US outfitter Abercrombie and Fitch parijs, who plan to open a children's clothing store on the famed tailoring street, rumbles on.
Last week the American chain -
which already has a large men's and women's wear store on the
neighbouring Burlington Gardens - was told by Westminster Council that
they would not be allowed to fete the opening of the new kids' store at
No 3 Savile Row with a celebrity-filled opening party. Similarly, they
would not be allowed to play music that could be heard on the street,
nor would buggies and prams belonging customers be allowed to park on
the outside pavement. Abercrombie and Fitch amsterdam
have appealed against the measures, which were applied to appease the
Row's unhappy tailors, and the decision will now be made at a public
planning inquiry.
Now, Mark Henderson, the
chairman of heritage tailors Gieves & Hawkes and of the professional
non-profit organisation Savile Row Bespoke, has spoken on behalf of the
famous street's many tailors to further detail their issues with the
planned store.
"Savile Row is a terribly famous
address, associated with the world's best tailoring," he told the
Evening Standard . "Putting in a children's store to sell jeans and
T-shirts seriously damages the integrity of the street. The other aspect
to this is it's a narrow, quiet street and the Abercrombie model is to
pile it high and get large quantities of customers in - crowds of people
inside, crowds of people outside. That means a lot more people on the
street. That makes it less pleasant for our customers, whom we have
built up over 200 years, to come to Savile Row."
Henderson also stated that he believes Abercrombie and Fitch Outlet
have "misread the economic benefit" of positioning a kids store on the
street, stating that areas of larger footfall, such as Regent Street and
Covent Garden, would be far more suitable.
The Savile Row battle comes
shortly after the Amercan retailer reported 52 percent fall in
second-quarter earnings with a 26 percent comparable-store sales drop in
its international stores, which has subsequently led to the closure of
US stores and a scaling back of planned international expansion.
COLUMBIA, Md., July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Retailing for under $45, each ring is inspired by birthstone colors
The
fashion and accessory forecast for this summer? Color. From sporting a
color block top to mixing a brightly colored dress with shoes and a
purse in contrasting tones, the ways to wear color are endless.
Just in time for the color trend, PANDORA Jewelry
recently launched 12 affordable, sterling silver rings inspired by the
colors of birthstones. Each birthday bloom ring retails for only $45 and
is designed to be stacked with other colorful or plain sterling silver
PANDORA rings. A semi-precious solitaire stone is perfectly rounded and
surrounded with delicate, hand-finished details set atop a textured band
of sterling silver beads.
"Accessories, such as jewelry, are the
most common ways for a woman to alter her look to match her outfit,"
said Angel Ilagan, Vice President, Marketing, PANDORA Sale
North America. "PANDORA's great-looking and affordable birthday bloom
rings can be a fun and easy way to add hints of color that can be worn
from one season to another."
The 12 semi-precious stones that can be found on the PANDORA birthday bloom rings include the following:
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Amethyst (light purple)-- February
Aquamarine (pale blue) -- March
Quartz (clear/white) -- April
Chrysoprase (bright green) -- May
Grey Moonstone (pale grey) -- June
Carnelian (orange) -- July
Peridot (pale green) -- August
Lapis (deep blue) -- September
Pink Opal (pale pink) -- October
Gold Citrine (deep yellow) -- November
Turquoise (turquoise blue) -- December
Just as every charm on a PANDORA bracelet
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to the person wearing the stone during its assigned month. For example,
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abundance and clear thinking.
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For 30 years, PANDORA Jewelry sale
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is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished design. The
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strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high
quality and the unique threaded bracelet system (U.S. Pat. No.
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bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling
silver and 14K and 18K gold. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry
is sold in over 65 countries on six continents in over 10,000 locations,
including around 700 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the
PANDORA collection, build a bracelet online or locate a jeweler, please
visit PANDORA.net.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA
employs over 5,000 people worldwide, of whom more than 3,600 are located
in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewelry.
PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange
in Denmark. In 2011, PANDORA's total revenue was DKK 6.7 billion
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The News that Thomas Sabo launched two new jewellery ranges in an elegant affair at Sydneys Queen Victoria Building last week.
Around 120 media and a handful of celebrity guests celebrated the launch of the new Thomas Sabo jewellery
ranges, which included the Sweet Diamonds collection and an addition
to the Sterling Silver collection, Glam and Soul Dance.
Sweet
Diamonds marks Thomas Sabos first foray into diamond jewellery, with
pieces featuring sterling silver and yellow gold. Phil Edwards, managing
director Duraflex Group Australia, which distributes Thomas Sabo, said
the brand would remain affordable.
Sweet Diamonds signals the
entry of the brand into the genuine jewellery segment, Edwards told
Jeweller. Developing the existing target group, this collection will
also see expansion to new target groups, who are interested in genuine
materials. Sweet Diamonds is an extremely affordable luxury range and
is priced from $100 to $300 and will be available from jewellers
nationally late August.
Australia is one of the few international markets selected to sell the German brands Sweet Diamonds collection, and Thomas Sabo Sale international representative Hanny Freund helped to present the collection to Australian media.
Sweet
Diamonds, which is the fourth collection offered by the Thomas Sabo
brand along with Sterling Silver, Charm Club and Watch collections, was
also given a glitzy display treatment on the night. The display cabinet
featured a bevelled mirrored base, a distinctive button quilted leather
backdrop and Hollywood lights and new heart-shaped gift packaging.
While
a large contingent of the fashion and lifestyle press were in
attendance, the brand also acknowledged some of the new tastemakers in
fashion by inviting several online bloggers. Edwards said he was pleased
with how the bloggers helped spread the word about the event.
We experienced a wonderful response to the event on social media with imagery of the new Thomas Sabo Australia collections and positive comments spread across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, he said.
Duraflex
will be holding a cocktail party for retailers following the Sydney
Trade Fair to celebrate the new Sweet Diamonds collection with Thomas Sabo Charms CEO Bernd Stadlwieser.
Abercrombie and Fitch Model Says He Was Forced to Masturbate On Set, Now Heâs Suing for $1 Million
Ever wonder how those Abercrombie and Fitch
models manage to look so constantly cool and relaxed while tossing
around a football in their skivvies? Turns out achieving that relaxed
look can get pretty stressful: One A&F model is accusing his
modeling agent of forcing him to play with something elseand lets just
say, it didnt involve pigskin. (Yes, were talking about masturbation
here.)
Heres what (allegedly!) went down: According to TMZ,
model Benjamine Bowers was just a lowly salesperson in his local
Abercrombie store when an Abercrombie and Fitch outlet
casting director realized he might have talents beyond folding polos.
He referred Bowers to modeling agent Brian Hilburn, who then flew him
out to Jackson, Mississippi for a photo shoot.
What happened next
(again, allegedly) is the stuff of the Model Alliances nightmares. In
order for Bowers to look more relaxed in his photos, Hilburn suggested
he, well touch himself, on camera, buck nekkid. As TMZ so eloquently
puts it, Bowers took matters into his own hands. Why he complied,
were at a loss. Maybe the O-face is the next Blue Steel.
But it
didnt end there. Bowers says that the frisky shoot inspired Hilburn to
disrobe as well, leading to an obligatory size comparison conversation.
And it seems that all this foul play was for naught: A year after the
incident, Bowers has concluded that the whole thing was simply for the
agents own sick satisfaction and was never meant to further his career.
You dont say! Unsurprisingly, Bowers is now suing both Hilburn and Abercrombie and Fitch düsseldorf for $1 million which we actually think seems a little on the low side for an accusation as serious as this one.
Abercrombie deutschland
has weathered its fair share of controversy and the company
historically doesnt shy away from sexual imageryjust check out the
A&F Quarterly. So even though Bowerss disturbing accusations arent
maybe the most surprising, itll definitely make us stop and think the
next time were about to tear out an Abercrombie and Fitch deutschland ad and pin in to our bedroom wall. Not that we still do that or anything.
Abercrombie & Fitch plans to close 180 more stores
The parent company of Abercrombie and Fitch UK said it would close about 180 stores over the next few years.
The news coming that Abercrombie and Fitch Outlet
already has shut down 135 stores nationwide for cost-cutting efforts.
The company told Wall Street analysts it wanted to shut underperforming
Abercrombie & Fitch locations as well as Hollister, mostly when the
leases expire. Some will also be closed earlier than lease expirations.
Abercrombie
& Fitch has four stores in the Pittsburgh region: Ross Park Mall,
South Hills, Robinson Town Centre and Monroeville Mall.
"When we
evaluate potential closures, which we consider on a case-by-case basis,
we take into account a number of factors, including the economics of the
store on a standalone basis; the impact of potential sales transferred
to surrounding malls or our other brands in the same mall; the sales
trend of the store relative to the chain in general; and the brand
appropriateness of the location," said Jonathan Ramsden, executive vice
president and CFO, on the call.
Ramsden said if the company could,
it would close the underperforming stores "today," but that it would
take some time. He said there are 250 top stores that had a 30 percent
margin and "several hundred" that are below its objectives but still
profitable.
The closures will be oriented toward its A&F and
kids brands, though a smaller number of Hollister Co. stores are also
being shut down, according to Dow Jones. Abercrombie Outlet also owns Gilly Hicks.
At the end of the first quarter, the company operated a total of 1,049 stores. It had 279 Abercrombie UK
Outlet stores, 154 abercrombie kids stores, 491 Hollister Co. stores
and 18 Gilly Hicks stores in the U.S. The company also operated 107
stores internationally.
A 5% drop in same-store sales in the US
contributed to an 88% drop in first quarter profit, the retailer
revealed last month. The company, which is in the process of expanding
online and overseas in a bid to drive growth, said international sales
of Abercrombie and Fitch jumped 42% in the period.
A fantastic new promotion at the Jewel Hut begins this weekend, offering Shamballa Bracelets Jewelry fans the chance to enjoy a free pair of earrings.
Anyone who spends £149 or more on Shamballa UK products will be able to select a pair of the brands earrings from a choice provided.
The offer is available to shoppers at the Jewel Hut for an extended week-long period, from Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 June 2012.
Shamballa
Jewels has quickly become one of the Jewel Huts signature brands,
after only becoming available on the site last September. Its colourful
designs, marked out by signature crystal spheres, have become a hit with
fashion fans worldwide.
This fanbase extends to popular male and
female celebrities from the spheres of music, film, TV and sport. Among
the famous faces that have worn Shamballa are Nicole Scherzinger, Emma
Watson, Jessie J, Gerard Butler, Justin Bieber and JLS.
Recognised primarily for its iconic Shamballa-style cord bracelets, which combine coloured crystal with magnetite, the Shamballa Bracelets UK collection also features necklaces, rings, belly bars and, of course, earrings.
Shamballa
earrings showcase the same sparkling aesthetic via crystal stud
earrings in a wide range of colour options. More elaborate drop designs
and multi-crystal earrings are also available.
Those jewellery
fans taking advantage of the offer will be able to choose any pair of
Shamballa earrings priced at £19 or less, subject to availability and
while stocks last.
The Jewel Hut is a UK-based online jewellery
store featuring over 40 popular brands. Alongside Tresor Paris,
signature brands include jewellery phenomenon Pandora and hit fashion
collections like Thomas Sabo and Links of London. For more information on the week-long Shamballa Bracelet offer and to view items from top designer brands, visit the Jewel Hut at http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk.
Fashion as the expression of soul, of individuality and even a
special, attractive quirkinesswith a yen for mixing and matching items
for that cutting-edge look. Iconic fashion brand Thomas Sabo is all these and more and its already in the Philippines to share the beating heart of its philosophy.
Aptly named Glam & Soul, the Thomas Sabo Australia
Spring/Summer 2012 collection combines a primal, soulful attitude with
glamorous looks that can be fun, retro, classic and chic.
The energy and passion of Rock N Roll provides inspiration for the
Spring/Summer collection but this time it is softened with a jazzy
elegance. Theres a visceral excitement to it, while it also
simultaneously sparkles with sophistication..
The essence that permeates this years Spring/Summer collection is
authenticity: its all about creating ones own special, personal style
and being strong in ones determination to be it.
Silver start
With Thomas Sabo Jewellery,
everything started in 1984 with silver. Jewelry enthusiast and
self-made entrepreneur Thomas Sabo began offering high-quality silver
jewelry that featured designs that were compelling, even startling: it
was beauty found in the unexpected combined with a flair for the
classic.
The Skull, the Starfish, the Cross, the Winged Heartall these
classic designs that are unmistakably Thomas Sabo are given proper
homage in the Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
Charmed lives
From something that we take for granted as teeners versatile, guilty pleasure, Thomas Sabo Sale has turned charm bracelets into a must-have accessory with cult status.
Thomas Sabos latest Special Addition Collection is the ultimate in
personal expression and individual statement: its line of 44 new
pendants, five new bracelets, and brand new necklaces with matching
earrings and rings are all perfect for mixing and matchingno matter
what mood you are in, to fit any occasion, night or day.
Special Addition lets you create your own customized jewelry pairings
and looks that are truly your own. The possibilities are as limitless
as your imagination: express your emotions, flaunt your obsessions,
seduce or stand up for your beliefsSpecial Addition is a showcase of
your taste and individuality.
Key pieces of the line include: four onyx and mother-of-pearl disks
are cut-out discs in chic arabesque. These pendants are stylish accents
that stun with their beauty. Another highlight is the new silver
bracelet with its click-in system; this lets you easily attach pendants
to every second link. You will love being an Additionista..
Charm bracelets by Thomas Sabo become good luck charms, souvenirs,
tokens of affection or a personal statement. They can be subtle
expressions of passion, a perspective, even an obsessionbut always
meaningful.
Thomas Sabos Charm Club Collection now has comprises 450 pendants for Thomas Sabo bracelets,
necklaces, watches, and even mobile phone jewelrywith more designs and
variations yet to come. Thats because the collection is endlessly
creative and actively imaginative just like its wearers who lead charmed
lives.
Jazzy, bluesy chic
Jazz notes, smooth moves in the bluesy darknessits the era of
casual cool thats ushered in with Thomas Sabos 2012 Spring/Summer
Rebel at Heart Sterling Silver collection. Toughness meets soulful
passion in this collection that transforms the rebels fire into cool,
stylish chic.
While the energy of the rebels heart is never quenched, it is
channeled into designs that are downsized and subtleyet powerfully
attractive and compelling. Minute design details are achieved with
artistic and stunning execution, combined with the power of signature
archetypal elements like the Skull, the Anchor, and the Cross. There are
also Swords, Sea-horses, Dragons, and Hearts.
Thomas Sabos Spring/Summer 2012 Rebel at Heart collection shows that
toughness is even more seductive when blended with soul and an eye for
style. This is embodied by the miniature Skull that appears in necklaces
of obsidian; on bracelets, rings, pendants and Thomas Sabo Charms. Its maximum impact through understatementnow that is the ultimate cool.
Pandora celebrates the opening of its new store in Dubai Mall
Pandora charms bracelets Jewelry celebrated the opening of its new shop in the Dubai Mall and its tenth location around the U.A.E. The modern and aesthetically designed store is located on the Ground Floor of the newly refurbished "Souk" section of the mall, and is one of the leading global brands located in this area. The shop carries all the collections of Pandora charms uk jewelry, including the famous charms and bracelets Pandora is most recognized for.
The new Pandora shop is the latest addition to the company's more than 700 concept stores, sold in more than 66 countries and 10,000 points of sale on six continents, whilst maintaining the vision of One Brand, One Concept in it's design and layout which aims to ensure that the Pandora beads brand is effectively and uniformly exposed to consumers across all global markets.
Pandora beads uk with its unique concept of fashionable yet accessible jewelry of the highest quality, is today among one of the world's three largest jewelry brands at retail value within genuine Silver and Gold.
Thomas Bay, Managing Director said: " We are very excited to be present in Dubai Mall, especially with the incredible mix of international clientele that visit the mall on a daily basis, and we are looking forward to welcoming them to our shop and build on the Pandora uk brand's high level of international recognition".
Abercrombie and Fitch Co. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income shrank 88 percent because of higher costs and declining sales in established stores and in Europe. The teen retailer's shares sank 12 percent to a new 52-week low in morning trading.
For the quarter ended April 28, the New Albany, Ohio-based retailer earned $3 million, or 3 cents per share, down from $25.1 million, or 28 cents per share, a year ago. Analysts polled by FactSet expected a profit of 2 cents per share.
Revenue rose 10 percent to $921.2 million from $836.7 million, but fell short of average analysts' predictions of $951.1 million.
U.S. revenue rose 1 percent to $644.3 million, while international revenue jumped 42 percent to $277 million. Revenue for sales that went straight to shoppers, such as sales from the company's websites, rose 40 percent to $148.2 million.
But revenue at stores open at least a year fell 5 percent, with a 4 percent drop at the company's namesake stores, an 11 percent decline at cheap Abercrombie and Fitch kids stores and a 5 percent drop at Hollister stores. The metric is a key measure of a retailer's health, because it excludes sales at stores open at least a year.
Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries said that European sales trends were "challenging" because of the ongoing debt crisis in the region and recession in several European countries.
For the year ended Jan. 28, Europe accounted for about 20 percent of Abercrombie's total sales, according to the company's annual report. But in the first quarter of this year, the company opened a flagship Abercrombie & Fitch store in Hamburg, Germany, and six Abercrombie and Fitch Hollister stores across Europe.
Later this year, the company plans to open at least three more flagship stores across Europe, along with additional Abercrombie and Fitch Hollister outlet stores. The company's costs also climbed, rising 18 percent to $344.9 million to make its clothes, 14 percent for store and distribution expenses and up 9 percent for marketing and general expenses.
Abercrombie and Fitch sale said that based on weaker first-quarter sales, it expects 2012 revenue at stores open at least a year to fall by a mid-single digit percentage -- a decline under 10 percent. Still, the company backed its full-year profit prediction of $3.50 to $3.75, saying that it expects to make up for lower revenue by being more profitable and posting lower expenses. Abercrombie said that it expects the higher costs for cotton that have dinged results recently are largely behind it, and it expects to grow earnings in the second half of the year.
The company also predicts fewer shares outstanding, which give a lift to earnings per share. Abercrombie on Wednesday said it has increased the number of shares it can buy back by 10 million. Analysts polled by FactSet expect a full-year profit of $3.57 per share for the year ending in January 2013.
Abercrombie and Fitch outlet shares dropped $5.52, or 12 percent, to $39.88 in morning trading, after tumbling as low as $39.49 earlier in the session and passing their previous 52-week low of $40.25. The drop marked the company's lowest price since the fall of 2010.
